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Off the Shelf with Phil Lempert: Oreo & Reese’s – Really, Another Oreo?
Phil Lempert
September 2, 2025
What I'm seeing in the snack aisle right now is absolutely fascinating and really weird. Two of America's biggest snack rivals just did something that ...
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American Eagle’s Sydney Sweeney Ad Spawns a Culture War
Jasmine Glasheen
August 6, 2025
The American Eagle disaster proves that retailers can no longer afford to confuse stock market performance with DEI awareness. Not in an era when customers ...
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Work from Home – Privilege or Imperative?
Mark Cohen
January 28, 2025
Is work from home a privilege or a necessity? Discover why leaders must balance employee desires with the needs of the business.
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DEI: Courageous Efforts or Cowardly Responses?
Mark Cohen
January 22, 2025
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of a two-article point-counterpoint series on recent retail decisions about DEI. We are presenting two different views to ...
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Costco’s DEI Challenge: Why It Should Concede Instead of Fight
Pam Danziger
January 21, 2025
Explore Costco's DEI Challenge, highlighting its commitment to inclusion while navigating calls for risk evaluation and defending its policies.
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TRR’s Take on the Tapestry Capri Acquisition
Marie Driscoll
May 27, 2024
FTC sues to block Tapestry Capri acquisition, fearing reduced competition. Experts argue it misunderstands the diverse, competitive luxury handbag market.
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Micro-dosing to Malnutrition: A Diet Culture Shift
Kate Newlin
April 30, 2024
Explore the latest diet culture shift and its impact on health and the economy. Uncover future food industry prospects and regulatory urgencies.
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True Crime Retail Podcast
Kate Newlin
February 13, 2024
There was a time we could still envision when going to the mall used to be a joyous activity. Even an aspirational one. Even a ...
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